Senior f&c controller of fp&a – it & digital americas
role purpose
we are seeking a senior finance & controlling (f&c) controller to lead our financial analysis & planning team (fp&a) and partner with it & digital americas leadership as a strategic financial copilot. This role sits at the center of financial planning & analysis, controlling, and transformation—ensuring trusted financial foundations, forward‑looking insight, and disciplined value realization across the it & digital portfolio.
the senior f&c controller of fp&a will drive standardized, transparent, and decision‑ready finance, enabling leadership to prioritize investments, optimize resources, and deliver measurable outcomes. This role is a critical enabler of delivering enterprise value creation.
position snapshot
* contract type: full time
* function: finance
* work model: hybrid
* work language: fluent business english
your impact
in this role, you will:
* serve as the single finance voice for it & digital americas finance, ensuring clarity, consistency, and confidence in financial decision making
* enable leaders to move faster with accurate, standardized, and trusted financial information
* ensure it & digital investments deliver measurable & sustained value
key responsibilities
strategic business partnership & financial planning
* act as a trusted copilot to it & digital americas leadership, supporting strategy execution through financial planning, forecasting, and performance management.
* guide investment decisions by analyzing cost drivers, productivity, run vs. change spend, and return on investment.
* connect financial performance to strategic objectives and kpis, enabling informed tradeoffs and prioritization.
financial governance, data integrity & compliance
* own end to end financial governance across it & digital americas, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with global and statutory requirements.
* lead consolidation, forecasting, and reporting processes, delivering consistent and decisiongrade financial outputs.
* ensure robust cost allocation, capitalization, contract governance, and chargeback mechanisms.
* safeguard balance sheet integrity, audit readiness, and internal control compliance across markets, hubs, and shared service teams.
insight driven decision support
* transform financial data into forward‑looking insights, scenarios, and performance narratives that inform leadership decisions.
* identify trends, risks, and opportunities early, enabling proactive course correction.
* provide clear financial storytelling that links technology investments to business outcomes.
* deploy common financial frameworks and toolkits that create one version of the truth across stakeholders.
transformation & value enablement
* act as a key finance lead for transformation initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, and special projects, ensuring clean financial cutovers and disciplined execution.
* enable reinvestment decisions by identifying efficiencies, productivity gains, and released capacity.
operating model & capability building
* support the evolution of the one ams it & digital finance operating model, driving standardization and simplification across fp&a, controlling, and market interfaces.
* champion automation, analytics, and modern finance tools to shift focus from manual reporting to value‑added analysis.
* build a high‑performing finance organization by setting clear objectives, developing talent, and strengthening future‑ready capabilities.
* coach and develop finance team members to increase business acumen, influence, and impact.
what will make you a great fit
* 7–10+ years of experience in finance, controlling, or fp&a roles within complex, matrixed organizations
* proven experience partnering with senior leaders as a financial business partner or copilot
* strong foundation in financial planning, investment evaluation, accounting, and cost management
* experience operating across regional, cross‑functional, and shared service environments
* demonstrated ability to simplify processes, improve finance operating models, and support transformation
* people leadership experience with a focus on capability building and performance acceleration
* strong analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder influencing skills
* advanced english
why join us
you will join a finance organization that is redefining its role—from controlling cost to unlocking value, from reporting history to shaping the future. At nestlé it & digital americas, finance is an active partner in driving growth, efficiency, and digital transformation.
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